SearchWe aim to close the gap improve access to culturally appropriate health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in our region through working with Elders, community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service providers.
To do this, our PHN funds a number of programs and services in the Darling Downs and West Moreton region, including:
- Culturally Appropriate Services - Carbal Medical Services
- ITC Program - Carbal Medical Services
- Mental Health Stepped Care (low intensity in Toowoomba and Warwick) - Carbal Medical Services
- Mental Health Stepped Care (suicide prevention) - Carbal Medical Services
- Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement Co
- Goondir Health Services
- Richmond Fellowship Queensland
- Culturally Appropriate Services - Sunrise Way
Services we support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Goondir Cultural Development Program
Reconnecting with country.
The Goondir Cultural Development Program offers participants an opportunity to reconnect with culture providing a pathway towards reconnection to country.
Participants are taken through a range of cultural activities and experiences including boomerang and didgeridoo making, cultural dance, story-telling and visits to culturally significant sites with the aim of improving their social and emotional wellbeing.
Who is eligible?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Western Downs region.
Who can refer?
- Self-referral
- GPs
- Aboriginal health workers.
Goolburri Early Years and Infancy Program
The Bunji Burris to Gunadoos service provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal care in Toowoomba.
- inclusion of fathers in the early childhood phase of health care
- increased access and attendance to GP, midwife and antenatal appointments
- increased access to immunisation appointments
- opportunistic health care for women and their children.
Who is eligible?
This program is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families requiring peri and postnatal care with children aged up to five (5) living in Toowoomba.
Who can refer?
- Self-referral
- GPs
- Aboriginal health workers.
Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program
Enabling access to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Culturally appropriate mental health support
Services to support the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Alcohol and other drugs support
Holistic, culturally appropriate, alcohol and other drug support services.
Goondir Cultural Development Program
Reconnect with culture by providing a pathway towards reconnection to country.
Goolburri Early Years and Infancy Program
The Bunji Burris to Gunadoos service providing culturally appropriate antenatal and postnatal care.
Read our Innovate RAP
Our RAP formalises our commitment and dedication to reconciliation and outlines how we as an organisation ensure the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is heard.
Need support?
Our Primary Care Liaison team is available to provide one-on-one support.
E: rap@ddwmphn.com.au
P: 07 4615 0900
